CSCS Mock Test Full 50 Questions 2024 – CSCS Mock Test | CSCS Revision

This CSCS mock test is a full 50-question example designed to help you practice and prepare for your real Health, Safety and Environment Test in 2024. All the questions will be pulled at random from some of the core health and safety topics covered in the real CSCS test.

For the real test, you will have 45 minutes to complete 50 multiple-choice questions, you’ll need to demonstrate that you have a good theoretical knowledge of many health and safety topics before you can pass your test and apply for your CSCS card.

Most of the questions in the real test will require a single answer but there are a few which require multiple answers. In keeping with this format, we’ve added questions that require multiple answers so you can get the full experience when attempting any of our CSCS mock tests.

If a question requires two answers, you’ll need to choose both correct answers before you can get a full point for that question, so please ensure that you read each question carefully. The pass mark for this CSCS mock test is 45 out of 50. Good luck!

1. What should you do if you’re given a cable avoiding tool to use while working but you don’t know how to use it?

Inform your supervisor that you have not been trained to use it.

Carry out the task without using it.

Ask someone to show you how to use it.

Continue using it and figure it out as you go along.

Question 1 of 50

2. You stumble upon a rare plant or animal that is protected by law, which TWO activities below would be considered illegal? (Choose 2 answers)

Destroying the habit

Removing your finding

Feeding your finding

Reporting your finding

Photographing your finding

Question 2 of 50

3. What’s the first thing you should do if a colleague collapse and there are no first-aiders around?

Place them on their side in the recovery position

Give them some painkillers

Take them to the site office

Get someone to call the emergency services immediately

Question 3 of 50

4. Which of these is true about using gloves while handling chemicals?

You can handle any type of chemicals as long as you’re wearing any gloves.

All gloves are not meant to protect against all chemicals, you’ll need to check the standards of the gloves you’re planning to use.

If you put barrier cream on the gloves itself you should be protected against all chemicals.

If you use barrier cream before putting on the gloves you should be protected against all chemicals.

Question 4 of 50

5. What do yellow service pipes carry in relation to underground service pipes?

Sewage and drain lines

Water

Gas

Electricity

Question 5 of 50

6. In the event of an accident a first aider can do all the following EXCEPT:

Perform CPR

Prescribe and give you medicines to help you recover

Bandage your cuts or wounds

Move you while you’re unconscious

Question 6 of 50

7. What could happen if oxygen levels in a confined space drops below 8 percent?

Workers may become unconscious

Hearing issues among workers

A fire or explosion could occur

Dehydration among workers

Question 7 of 50

8. After raising a fire alarm, what’s the next thing you should do?

Hide under a desk

Leave the building immediately

Find your colleagues and take them out the building

Find your supervisor and inform of the situation

Question 8 of 50

9. What should be done if you have an accident at work which results in you being absent from work for more than 7 days? (Choose 2 answers)

Details of the accident needs to be recorded in the accident book.

You will need to re-apply for your job.

Your employer needs to inform the Health and Safety Executive.

Your employer needs to inform the emergency services.

Question 9 of 50

10. Guard rails placed around the top of an excavation are meant to ___.

Prevent people from falling into the trench

Stop toxic gas from forming at the bottom of the trench

Stop rainwater from running into the trench.

Prevent the sides of the trench from collapsing

Question 10 of 50

11. What should you do if you’re carrying excavation work and discover some old coins in the soil?

Hide the coins to avoid any delays that could be caused by the need for an archaeological investigation

Continue working and see how many coins you can find

Don't tell anyone about your discovery and keep the coins

Stop all activity and alert your supervisor to your discovery

Question 11 of 50

12. You should report all serious accidents to_______.

Your employer

The police

Your site security

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

Question 12 of 50

13. What does the health and safety sign below tell you?

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It tells you where the emergency assembly point is located

It tells you where you need to sign in before starting work

It tells you where you should go for your break

It tells you where the training room is located

Question 13 of 50

14. Wearing a safety helmet in hot weather can be uncomfortable, which of these is true about wearing a safety helmet in hot weather?

You can drill small holes in your helmet to increase airflow and keep you cool

You can wear it sideways if it’s more comfortable this way

You can take it off for short periods of time while you’re working

You must keep it on at all times and ensure you’re wearing it correctly

Question 14 of 50

15. What should you do if the guard from a power tool you need to use is missing?

Do not use the tool unless you get the correct guard fitted

Use the tool as fast as you can to complete the task quickly

Improvise and make your own

Carry on using it but be very careful and work very slowly

Question 15 of 50

16. What should you do if the first aid box at your workplace is missing items or completely empty?

It’s not your responsibility so just leave it until the appropriate person can sort it out

Purchase you own supplies to top it up

Ask all of your colleagues to bring in a few items each

Inform the person who looks after the first aid box

Question 16 of 50

17. If you’re in an accident, which of these does NOT have to be recorded in the accident book? (Choose 2 answers)

Details of the injury you sustained.

Your personal mobile number.

Your driving license number.

When the accident occurred (date and time).

Question 17 of 50

18. Wet chemical fire extinguishers are identified by which colour?

Yellow

Blue

Red

Black

Question 18 of 50

19. Which statement regarding asbestos is true?

Only smokers will experience health issues following exposure to asbestos

Asbestos fibres typically enter the body through inhalation

Asbestos fibres typically enter the body through the skin

Asbestos only affects the elderly

Question 19 of 50

20. Who should provide the first aid box at your worksite?

You and your colleagues will need to sub and buy one.

You will need to bring your own.

First aid boxes are not compulsory.

Your employer need to provide the first aid box.

Question 20 of 50

21. What would you do if you’re using a hammer and the head comes loose?

Continue using the hammer but use it very slowly

Stop using the hammer and get another that’s appropriate for the job

Continue using the hammer but warn colleagues in the area

Continue using the hammer only if you’re using protective gloves

Question 21 of 50

22. What is the safest way of entering and exiting a deep excavation?

Via a fixed staircase

Via an excavator bucket

Using ladders on the work-site

Via shoring or trench supports

Question 22 of 50

23. Over time, excess noise can damage your hearing. Which of these is an early sign of this?

A rash may appear around the outside of your ear

Infections of the inner ear

There are no early signs

A ringing sound or even a temporary hearing loss may occur

Question 23 of 50

24. Which of these is true about environmental law?

Only a site supervisor can be prosecuted for not following the law.

Both employees and companies can be prosecuted for not following the law.

Only a site manager can be prosecuted for not following the law.

Only companies can be prosecuted for not following the law.

Question 24 of 50

25. What does this signal mean?

Danger, emergency stop

Proceed

Turn right

Turn left

Question 25 of 50

26. Hand-arm vibration syndrome or vibration white finger can be described as:

A severe rash on your arm that‘s caused by exposure to hazardous substances

Frostbite that can lead to permanent damage to your arms and fingers

An air borne disease that can affect your breathing

A sign that your hands are on the way to becoming permanently injured

Question 26 of 50

27. What does the health and safety sign below mean?

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Substance can cause long-term serious health problems

Chest protection recommended but not compulsory

Chest protection must be worn

Substance is highly flammable

Question 27 of 50

28. Why is it important for you to keep your working environment clean and tidy?

All of these

To reduce environmental side effects

To prevent rats and other animals that could spread diseases

To reduce the risk of slips, trips and falls

Question 28 of 50

29. Information regarding hazardous substances can be found in ___.

The COSHH assessment

Your contract of employment

Your HSE poster

Your site’s accident report book

Question 29 of 50

30. You have just finished working with a particularly noisy piece of equipment and you have a ringing in your ears. What does this symptom imply?

Your body has been exposed to excess vibration

You may be coming down with the flu or a respiratory infection

The level of noise was high, but it was still safe

You’ve temporarily damaged your hearing

Question 30 of 50

31. What should you do if a Health and Safety Executive inspector asks you about a recent accident you witnessed?

Offer the inspector as much details as possible by letting him/her know exactly what you saw.

You should not tell the inspector anything as it could jeopardize your colleague’s job.

You should not tell the inspector anything as it could jeopardize your job.

Let your supervisor coach you on what to say.

Question 31 of 50

32. What should you do if one of your colleague has a nail stuck in their foot and you are not a trained first aider?

Leave the nail in as it will help to reduce the bleeding.

Pull the nail out immediately otherwise the foot will get infected.

Pull the nail out and run the foot under hot water.

Pull the nail out.

Question 32 of 50

33. If you want to be a first aider at work you should___.

Purchase an introduction to first aid hand-book and then you can treat people at work

Observe someone who is a trained first aider to see what they are doing

Arrange for your employer to put you on a first aider’s course

Ask a colleague to give you a few pointers and then you can treat people

Question 33 of 50

34. If you see the word “SENSITISER” on a bottled substance, this means that____.

You have to mix it with water before using

You can have an allergic reaction to it

You can safely use it without PPE

Only a supervisor can use it

Question 34 of 50

35. You should always wear appropriate boots when working in wet cement because____.

It prevents skin burns and dermatitis

It allows you to walk faster while working

It protects your trousers

It keeps your feet dry and warm

Question 35 of 50

36. You’re about to start working and notice your harness is damaged, what should you do?

Borrow a harness from another worker

Continue using it until you can get a new one

Stop all work immediately and tell your supervisor

Continue using it and tell your supervisor at your next break

Question 36 of 50

37. What should you do if a fire breaks out and you’ve not been trained to use a fire extinguisher?

Use the closest lift to exit the building

Do not use the fire extinguisher and go to your fire assembly point immediately

Search the building for your supervisor and let him know

Try to use the fire extinguisher and see how it goes

Question 37 of 50

38. If you have to use water to control dust while cutting you should____.

Pour water onto a surface before you begin cutting

Make sure that the flow of water is adjusted correctly

Make certain that you are using as much water as possible

Ask a co-worker to stand next to you and pour water directly onto your workspace

Question 38 of 50

39. To operate a plant on site you must: (Choose 2 answers)

Be a UK citizen

Be over 24 years old

Be authorised

Be competent and trained

Question 39 of 50

40. You witness a near miss and the worker involved is afraid of getting into trouble, what should you do?

He seems ok so all is fine

Report it

Have a chat with him and ask him to be careful next time

Take him to your supervisor immediately

Question 40 of 50

41. What should you do if you’re working in a deep trench and notice a lorry with its engine running above you?

Leave the trench immediately

Continue working – the lorry will move eventually

Put on ear defenders to block out the noise

Continue working – this is normal

Question 41 of 50

42. What should you do if you’re given a task that requires you to wear a full body harness but you’ve never used one before?

Ask for the instruction manual and figure it out yourself

Carry on and try to work it out yourself

Ask a colleague who wears one for advice

Ask for an expert to train you

Question 42 of 50

43. What does the health and safety sign below mean?

health-and-safety-signs-yellow

No industrial vehicles allowed beyond this area

Industrial vehicles are moving about

No manual lifting should be done in this area

Only trained staff are allowed beyond this area

Question 43 of 50

44. What does the health and safety sign below mean?

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Male shower facilities located here

Area fitted with fire sprinklers

Emergency first aid shower

Toilet and shower facilities located here

Question 44 of 50

45. What should you do if you’re working in a deep trench and you start to feel dizzy?

Get out immediately and take everyone who is working with you then report it.

Continue working and let the dizziness pass on its own.

Sit down and take a few minutes to recover.

Get out then take a few minutes then go back in.

Question 45 of 50

46. Methane gas is very dangerous in confined spaces because: (Choose 2 answers)

It could explode.

It will block your vision.

It could make you feel dehydrated.

It will limit the amount of oxygen you have available.

Question 46 of 50

47. How often should you replace your high-visibility clothing?

Twice a year

When your current set is damaged or soiled

Every 5 years

Once a year

Question 47 of 50

48. What does it mean if you digging and find a run of coloured marker tape?

The soil is contaminated

It is not safe to dig in this area

Buried human remains are present

There is a buried service

Question 48 of 50

49. You have to work with hazardous substances, what should your employer check regularly?

Your working technique

Your skills

Your mood

Your health

Question 49 of 50

50. What should you do if you accidentally drop your safety helmet and crack it?

Carry on working if it’s only a small crack

Get another one immediately

Wait until your break and get another one

Wait until the end of your shift and get another one for the next day

Question 50 of 50